This book provides a unique glimpse into London life during the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries, offering a wealth of local, social, and political details drawn from the early archives of the city. Editor Henry Thomas Riley has done an excellent job of selecting and translating the best material from this rich trove of historical documents, providing readers with an engrossing and informative account of one of the world's greatest cities in the Middle Ages.

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